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After hours of discussions about inequality and marginalised groups around the world, Cristina and Aghiles conceived of Thraedable as a way of giving voice to the voiceless through a medium that every person can see: clothes. Drawing on their experience in the private and NGO sectors, they sought to create a social enterprise that would bridge the funding gap that grassroots NGOs suffer from, and the information gap that exists with regards to the smaller, lesser known issues of marginalised groups.

Vision

Our business model is based on our50 Threads Scheme: 50% of our gross profits are shared with our partner NGOs. ThrÇ£dable combines profit-making with non-profit work, without being a company that merely flirts with social corporate responsibility, nor just a charitable organisation that relies on donations. More importantly, we do not want to create a one-way helper and helped relationship. We aim to go beyond simply giving back part of our income to society. The people we work with are the essence of our company, which is why rather than a practice of giving, we offer an exchange between equal partners.

The Launching Collection

All of our t-shirts and bags are hand-printed with water-based inks on 100% organic cotton or natural fibre. To have more details on each item and discover the stories of their designs, check out our full catalogue here!

Impact

Thraedable impacts people's lives at every stage of the journey.

You can help us increase our impact: the more we grow, the greater our impact.

To thank you for your support, we have put together a range of rewards with discounts exclusive to our crowdfunding supporters. After pledging, send us an email indicating your preferred designs.

Fundraising/Stretch Goals

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Risks and Challenges

Sharing 50% of our gross profits with our partner NGOs is a challenging business model. Firstly, we function as a risk-free fundraising platform for our partners, meaning that the initial risk linked to bringing the products to market is completely borne by us (from the costs linked to holding the workshops to the production costs of the items). Secondly, there is a risk that funds do not have the intended impact on people's lives. To maximise our impact we select grassroots organisations that know best the context they operate in. We strive for absolute transparency through a two-way oversight: we give our partners access to our Profit and Loss accounts for their dedicated line, and in return we expect to see where the revenues generated are spent.

We believe that only by sharing half of our profits can we establish a truly equal relationship with our partners and keep our social goal to give voice to marginalised groups at the centre of everything we do. It is this committment to our social aim that motivates us to take Thraedable further and further, overcoming any challenge we may find on the way.

Our business model is based on our 50 Threads Scheme: 50% of our gross profits are shared with our partner NGOs. Thraedable combines profit-making with non-profit work, without being a company that merely flirts with social corporate responsibility, nor just a charitable organisation that relies on donations. More importantly, we do not want to create a one-way helper and helped relationship. We aim to go beyond simply giving back part of our income to society. The people we work with are the essence of our company, which is why rather than a practice of giving, we offer an exchange between equal partners.

Reaching our crowdfunding goal means starting to support the social projects implemented by our partner NGOs. Although launching our boutique is only the beginning.

Our aim is to make the biggest impact possible on the groups supported by our partners, while continously increasing the number of NGOs and projects that we support. As soon as we will have enough funds to reinvest, we will launch another round of projects, and another, and another...

Growth would also mean producing and printing our products by ourselves, so that we can have full oversight of the production process from A to Z.

We dream that Thraedable can become an example for other companies, bringing the private and the NGO sector closer together, creating collaborations aimed at having a positive and conscious impact on people's lives from the bottom-up.

02 Nov

Dear Thraedable Supporters!

Now that you have all received your rewards, we would love to know your thoughts about your Thraedable experience. If you can spare less than 2 minutes (great for constructive procrastination!), please fill in this form to give us some very important feedback. The form is anonymous and it will be of enormous help for us to know what we are doing right and especially what we can improve in the future!

And since where are here, a quick update!

Our online boutique is now up and running! Check it out at www.thraedable.com

If you have already started thinking about Christmas presents... we will have a great solution for you to #giftsocial! Thraedable's Christmas gift card is coming soon! Stay tuned ;)

Thank you all! Grazie! Merci!

Cristina & Aghi

Dear Thraedable Supporters!

Now that you have all received your rewards, we would love to know your thoughts about your Thraedable experience. If you can spare less than 2 minutes (great for constructive procrastination!), please fill in this form to give us some very important feedback. The form is anonymous and it will be of enormous help for us to know what we are doing right and especially what we can improve in the future!

And since where are here, a quick update!

Our online boutique is now up and running! Check it out at www.thraedable.com

If you have already started thinking about Christmas presents... we will have a great solution for you to #giftsocial! Thraedable's Christmas gift card is coming soon! Stay tuned ;)

Thank you all! Grazie! Merci!

Cristina & Aghi

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20 Sep

Dear All,

We have really come to the end of our crowdfunding process, as this week we have sent off the last orders!

If you haven't received your t-shirt(s)/bag(s) yet, they should arrive by next week. We apologise for the delay, but we waited to send a few of the orders to prevent them from getting lost during the summer holidays when many people are not at their usual address. If by next week you have not received your reward, please get in touch at ciao@thraedable.com!

For those of you who are in Milan, we will be exhibiting our first collection at "Il Sabato di Lambrate" in Piazza Rimembranze on Saturday 23 September, 14h00-18h00! For those in London, you will find us all afternoon on Friday 13 October at The Trampery, at 239 Old Street, where we will celebrate #socialsaturday, a day and week to promote social enterprises among consumers organised by Social Enterprise UK. This is only a taste of what is coming up.. so make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram!

We thank you once again for your amazing support and we hope that you will continue to follow our work, which is only at the start!

#threadingcommunities

Dear All,

We have really come to the end of our crowdfunding process, as this week we have sent off the last orders!

If you haven't received your t-shirt(s)/bag(s) yet, they should arrive by next week. We apologise for the delay, but we waited to send a few of the orders to prevent them from getting lost during the summer holidays when many people are not at their usual address. If by next week you have not received your reward, please get in touch at ciao@thraedable.com!

For those of you who are in Milan, we will be exhibiting our first collection at "Il Sabato di Lambrate" in Piazza Rimembranze on Saturday 23 September, 14h00-18h00! For those in London, you will find us all afternoon on Friday 13 October at The Trampery, at 239 Old Street, where we will celebrate #socialsaturday, a day and week to promote social enterprises among consumers organised by Social Enterprise UK. This is only a taste of what is coming up.. so make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram!

We thank you once again for your amazing support and we hope that you will continue to follow our work, which is only at the start!

#threadingcommunities

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14 Aug

Hi All!

If you have not heard from us in a while it is because we were busy preparing your rewards, which are now beautifully packaged and ready to be delivered!

Each reward is accompanied by a detailed explanation of the NGO you are supporting with the purchase and of the inspiration for the design. You will find a call to action to help us raise awareness about the little told social issues we care about, as well as the negative environmental and social impact of fast fashion. We are looking forward to having you on board #threadingcommunities with us even further! Don't forget that our mailers are biodegradable, so please dispose of them accordingly (or better, reuse them!).

The delivery process will start this week, so according to where you are in the world, you should expect to receive your bags and/or t-shirts towards the end of this week or the following one. A few rewards will be delivered in September due to the need to confirm your address or other logistical details.

We can't wait to see all of you with our bags and t-shirts on!

Enjoy the rest of summer!

Cristina & Aghiles

Hi All!

If you have not heard from us in a while it is because we were busy preparing your rewards, which are now beautifully packaged and ready to be delivered!

Each reward is accompanied by a detailed explanation of the NGO you are supporting with the purchase and of the inspiration for the design. You will find a call to action to help us raise awareness about the little told social issues we care about, as well as the negative environmental and social impact of fast fashion. We are looking forward to having you on board #threadingcommunities with us even further! Don't forget that our mailers are biodegradable, so please dispose of them accordingly (or better, reuse them!).

The delivery process will start this week, so according to where you are in the world, you should expect to receive your bags and/or t-shirts towards the end of this week or the following one. A few rewards will be delivered in September due to the need to confirm your address or other logistical details.

We can't wait to see all of you with our bags and t-shirts on!

Enjoy the rest of summer!

Cristina & Aghiles

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31 Jul

The first t-shirts have arrived!!! We can't wait to open those boxes and deliver them to you by the second week of August!

Enjoy the summer days (soon with a Thraedable t-shirt!).

Cristina & Aghi

The first t-shirts have arrived!!! We can't wait to open those boxes and deliver them to you by the second week of August!

Enjoy the summer days (soon with a Thraedable t-shirt!).

Cristina & Aghi

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31 Jul

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06 Jul

*Italiano segue | Francais en dessous *

Dear All,

We have sent you a form matching your selected reward to allow you to choose exactly which item(s) you want to receive. In case you have not received any form or you have received a form for a different reward, please let us know as soon as possible by contacting us at ciao@thraedable.com

We have sent you a form matching your selected reward to allow you to choose exactly which item(s) you want to receive. In case you have not received any form or you have received a form for a different reward, please let us know as soon as possible by contacting us at ciao@thraedable.com

03 Jul

We have made it to 100%!!!

Thanks to your amazing support we will now be able to launch the production of the very first Thraedable collection and turn our dream into reality, and we can't wait! So thank you, thank you, thank you!

But the campaign is not closed yet, and the higher we go, the more we can raise for our partner NGOs. So please, continue to spread the word and let your friends know that they only have until this Wednesday 5th July to pre-order their favourite t-shirts and bags!

We celebrated hitting our target by going live on BBC Asian Network to talk about how Thraedable can bring positive change to the life of migrants and refugees, and you can listen to the interview here for the next 29 days (we are on around 1h45, but the whole show is worth listening to!).

Have a wonderful day!

We have made it to 100%!!!

Thanks to your amazing support we will now be able to launch the production of the very first Thraedable collection and turn our dream into reality, and we can't wait! So thank you, thank you, thank you!

But the campaign is not closed yet, and the higher we go, the more we can raise for our partner NGOs. So please, continue to spread the word and let your friends know that they only have until this Wednesday 5th July to pre-order their favourite t-shirts and bags!

We celebrated hitting our target by going live on BBC Asian Network to talk about how Thraedable can bring positive change to the life of migrants and refugees, and you can listen to the interview here for the next 29 days (we are on around 1h45, but the whole show is worth listening to!).

Have a wonderful day!

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21 Jun

*FR/IT* >>

Dear Friends,

Thanks to your support we have reached 75% of our funding goal! We are only 25% away from £10,000 with 2 weeks to go before the deadline. But we still need your help as we would love to have the support of your friends, family and colleagues to reach our objective! So we felt we should reward the person who brings the most people to our crowdfunding campaign by launching a competition exclusive to our supporters!

This is how it works:

-Tell your friends, family, colleagues, negihbours etc.. about our campaign and invite them to support us;

-Whenever someone you know pledges, tell them to put your name between brackets following their name when signing up to www.theupeffect.com or to send us an email at ciao@thraedable.com with their name and then "recommended by [your name]";

-By the end of the campaign on 5th July, the person who will have brought the most supporters will WIN an A4 size print of your choice & a 20% discount on any Thraedable product for a year!!!

Thank you for your support so far! We wouldn't be here without you and please don't forget to spread the word! :)

Thanks to your support we have reached 75% of our funding goal! We are only 25% away from £10,000 with 2 weeks to go before the deadline. But we still need your help as we would love to have the support of your friends, family and colleagues to reach our objective! So we felt we should reward the person who brings the most people to our crowdfunding campaign by launching a competition exclusive to our supporters!

This is how it works:

-Tell your friends, family, colleagues, negihbours etc.. about our campaign and invite them to support us;

-Whenever someone you know pledges, tell them to put your name between brackets following their name when signing up to www.theupeffect.com or to send us an email at ciao@thraedable.com with their name and then "recommended by [your name]";

-By the end of the campaign on 5th July, the person who will have brought the most supporters will WIN an A4 size print of your choice & a 20% discount on any Thraedable product for a year!!!

Thank you for your support so far! We wouldn't be here without you and please don't forget to spread the word! :)

2017

If your questions are not answered below, do not hesitate to contact us at ciao@thraedable.com

ABOUT THRAEDABLE

Q. What does Thraedable mean?

A. ThrÇ£dable is the result of a metaphor. Given that another name for clothes is threads, and that there are threads of conversations in social media, we believed that our company could ‘thread’ our myriad communities together. ThrÇ£d with the Ç£ is the Old English spelling of thread.

Q. What exactly is the 50 Threads scheme?

A. To make our lines we enter into a partnership with an organisation to hold workshops with their beneficiaries. The creations of these workshops are the primary inspiration for the designs of our t-shirts and bags. We give 50% of the gross profit from revenue to this organisation. Specifically, the operating costs (the costs necessary to create the items) are wholly borne by us in order to bring the garments to market with zero financial risk to the NGO. These costs are then deducted from the revenue generated by each sale, leaving the gross profit. It is this profit that is distributed on a 50/50 basis. We calculate the amount owed to the organisation every 3 months.

Q. How do participants benefit from Thraedable's workshops?

A. Our workshops are carefully tailored to their participants and they are designed to be informal and enjoyable moments of socialisation, collaboration, and inclusiveness. Making art is a positive experience for all, which can boost self-confidence and provide an alternative mode of communication. All artwork is showcased in local exhibitions that can raise awareness and provide gratification.

Q. Are Thraedable's garments eco-friendly?

A. ThrÇ£dable‘s garments are produced in collaboration with clothing companies that are chosen on the basis of their respect of the environment, their workers, and our core values. We ensure that the whole production process is line with the highest standards, from sourcing of materials to their disposal. Our t-shirts are made of 100% organic cotton or natural fibres and our designs are hand-printed using water-based inks.

ABOUT THE CAMPAIGN

Q. How and when do I choose my options and size for the selected reward?

A. At the end of the campaign we will send you a follow-up email asking you to select your design(s) and size and to confirm your contact details and delivery address.

Q. When will I receive my rewards?

A. We expect to be able to deliver your rewards by the end of the month following the campaign, but we will keep you updated during the manifacturing process.

Q. What if the size I selected does not fit or if I receive the wrong design?

A. If you have selected the wrong size, and we have the correct size in stock we will offer you an exchange. As long as the product is unused, you can post it to us and we will post you the replacement.

If you have received the wrong design, we will replace it and take care of the delivery costs.

Q. What is the payment method?

A. Up Effect uses Stripe to process all payments, a secure platform that ensures that your transcations are safe. You only need to add your credit or debit card details and proceed with your order.

Q.What are the delivery costs?

A. The delivery cost will vary based on your location. When you provide your delivery address the delivery cost will be specified. This will be in addition to the pledged amount.

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A LITTLE KICK

5 sold

A thank you e-card with a beautiful drawing from our workshops.

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I AM A BAG PERSON

29 sold

A 100% organic cotton tote bag with a beautiful and meaningful drawing. You can choose among our 5 tote bag designs, created during our workshops.

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RRP Â£12.50 > Save 8%!

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I AM A T PERSON

94 sold

A Thraedable t-shirt with one of our designs skillfully printed by hand on 100% organic cotton or natural fibre. You can choose any t-shirt among our five lines, both in the men or women's collection.

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RRP: Â£26 > Save 10%

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GIVE ME A TASTE

44 sold

Get a taste of what Thraedable has to offer with the combination of a t-shirt and a tote bag. You can choose any among our beautiful t-shirts and tote bags designs to create your own ethical and environmentally friendly duo.

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RRP: Â£38.50 > Save 14%

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ONE IS NOT ENOUGH!

43 sold

Among our great launching collection, choosing only one t-shirt can be a challenging task... so pick two! For yourself and for your partner, or why not just for you?! Pick any two of our ethical and environmentally friendly t-shirts. After you try one, you will want another!

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RRP: Â£52 > Save 15%

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THE 3 TEES

10 sold

Terrific, Thoughtful, and Tremendously soft! 3 Ts to describe the quality of the 3 t-shirts you receive with this Truly incredible reward. Choose any 3 of the ethical and environmentally friendly t-shirts of our launching collection... with a great discount!

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RRP: Â£78 > Save 17%

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FIVE FOR FOUR

15 sold

If 3 terrific, thoughtful, and tremendously soft t-shirt is a great deal, getting 5 for the price of 4 is truly irresistible! With this option you can choose to support all of our partner NGOs or just pick your favourite hand-printed designs!

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RRP: Â£130 > Save 18%

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I WANT IT ALL!

4 sold

Get the whole of Thraedable's very first collection to wear meaningful designs hand-printed on the softness of 100% organic cotton or natural fibre any time you want! 10 t-shirts and 5 tote bags with an exclusive 20% discount for our dearest supporters.

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RRP: Â£332.50> Save 20%

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